GROVETON, Texas — Brenda Dora Crumpacker Gandy passed away unexpectedly at her home on May 2, 2013 in Atkins, where she lived with her significant other, Gary Ward of Atkins. She was born on April 4, 1954, in Fort Wayne, Ind., to Albert E. Crumpacker and Wanda Lee Wiley Crumpacker.

Brenda was preceded in death by her grandparents, Harmon and Dora Crumpacker and Benjamin and Violet Wiley, and her parents, Albert and Wanda Crumpacker.

She is survived by her stepmother, Claire Crumpacker of Cleveland, Texas; and three sisters, Phyllis Chastain and husband, William R., of Port Lavaca, Texas, Beverly Hopkins and husband, Mike, of Columbia, S.C., and Karen Beavers of Pottsville; nieces, Connie Mosley and husband, Jason, of Groveton, Texas, and Ashley Beavers of Pottsville; nephews, Stephen Berry of Pottsville, Jonathon Berry and wife, Samantha, of Pottsville, Michael Wayne Hopkins, Kevin Hopkins and wife, Dawn, of Columbia, S.C., and Robert Chastain and wife, Jennifer, of Edna, Texas; great-nieces, Holly Pina and husband David of Port Lavaca, Texas, Shelby Wood of Groveton and Gracie Berry of Pottsville; great-nephews, Will Hopkins of Columbia and Michael Pina of Port Lavaca.

Her favorite hobby was crocheting and making items for friends and family. Brenda leaves behind numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. She will be missed by all. She has struggled with illnesses for a long time, but we know she's not suffering anymore as she is now resting in peace.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to assist with the cost of final expenses. They can be made to: Estate of Brenda Gandy, C/O Groveton Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358, Groveton, TX 75845.